Mary Hunt
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Mary Hunt
Mary’s column features household tips, money-saving strategies, reader questions and recipes. Debuting in January 2003, Everyday Cheapskate has been embraced by consumers unsure about the economy and looking to tighten their financial belts. Mary is a longtime resident of Southern California, first as a student and graduate of The Master’s College in Los Angeles and, along with her husband, as a resident in Orange County for the past 35 years.
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Sandwiched Between Aging Parents and Adult Children
Surveys suggest today's Baby Boomers likely will spend more years caring for a parent than they will spend rearing, caring for, and supporting their own...
Second Uses for Everyday Items That Will Surprise You
I love to discover a second use for something most of us have around the house or can easily find. Today's first tip may give...
‘Everyday Cheapskate’ Answers Questions You Didn’t Know You Had
Got a question? Lots of readers do, and chances are pretty good their questions just might be your questions too. At the very least, you...
3 Fun Ways to Avoid the Heartbreak of Post-Holiday Stress Disorder
Who among us hasn't at some time during the hectic days of December said those old familiar words, "Next year I'm going to get started...
A Little Change Can Really Make a Difference
In California, there is a law that prohibits managers and supervisors from sharing in employee tips. And because Starbucks allowed their shift supervisors to share...
Cheap, Clever Cover-Ups for Food Flops
It's only a cooking mistake if you can't come up with a clever way to cover the mistake.
Home Prep Guide: What You Need to Last 2 Weeks in an Emergency
Let's face it: Life loves to throw curveballs when you least expect it. One day you're breezing through your to-do list, and the next, you're...
Newly Discovered, Super Helpful Household Tips
After spending over three decades immersed in time- and money-saving strategies, I thought I knew it all. Countless tips and tricks have been shared by...
Productive Hobbies That Will Make You Smarter and Happier
Let's be honest. Most of us have dabbled in hobbies that didn't quite lead to anything. We've all spent a little too much time scrolling...
Realistically Simple Ways to Make Your Car (Virtually) Unstealable
I know what you're thinking. "Unstealable?" That's a pretty bold claim. But hear me out. You might not be able to make your car completely...
Tasty Ways to Stretch Your Budget with Thrifty Meals
These days, grocery prices can make you feel like you need a financial adviser just to navigate the supermarket aisles. But instead of cringing every...
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